LECTURES & SEMINARS
See how the magic works.
Explore John’s stage and close-up repertoire, with insights into the technique, timing, and choices behind each effect.
FOR MAGICIANS
Learn with John.
Lectures, workshops, and practical coaching to help you make better magic.
STUDY · PRACTICE · PERFORM
Make your magic stronger.
Learn the thinking behind the effects, then put it to work in your own performance.
Technique · Presentation · Creativity · Misdirection
Explore an event for your group, or prepare for a workshop.
CHICAGO · OCTOBER 26ONE EVENING · VERY LIMITED SEATING
An evening of magic.
A workshop with John.
Join John Carney for an interactive workshop and coaching session at the Chicago Magic Lounge. John does not offer private lessons; this is an opportunity to learn with him in a small group.
John performs at the Lounge October 22–25. This workshop follows on Monday evening.
- WHEN
- Monday, October 26, 2026
7–10 pm - WHERE
- Chicago Magic Lounge
5050 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640 - FEE
- $100 per person
Cash at the workshop, or PayPal in advance
Seating is very limited. Please RSVP to reserve your place before paying.
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Contact John for current lecture and workshop availability.
FROM FELLOW MAGICIANS
A teacher to learn from.
“Carney has rediscovered and reinvented classic platform magic. He talks to you like a guy, a mentor, a tough-love teacher. He doesn’t expect you to come to him with a 5th degree Elmsley-Aronson black belt. But he does expect you to love magic as much as he does, and be willing to earn your miracles.”
“One of the best lectures I have ever seen … excellent advice … His tricks are superlative…an expert in pure sleight of hand.”
“John is truly a man who understands magic.”
“Whether you are an amateur or professional, you will derive both knowledge and inspiration from a Carney lecture. This young man has the happy ability and the genius to impart it!”
“One of the top magicians around. A great creator, student and performer.”
“Here is a real insight into the way John thinks about magic, the way he combines past inspirations with current motivations, and the continual process of searching, trying, experimenting, and improving to find the best result. It’s more than just a new format for a magic book; It’s made me think about magic in a new way.”
“His ideas are refreshing and his routines are beautifully executed. I recommend him highly!”
“In the past few years I have drifted away from being a true student of magic. John Carney has rekindled that flame. To have regained this feeling is a gift. And that’s what The Book of Secrets is, it’s a gift to magic and magicians. It has my highest recommendation.”
“John’s routines are ingenious. I respect and admire his artistry.”
“I don't know any one else on this earth with John's acting chops, sense of humor and sleight of hand skills. Add to that his smart and funny writing and ingenious methods, borne out over decades of trial and error and the whole package is irresistible.”
LET’S MAKE AN EVENING OF IT
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unexpected.
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